Heritage in local plans: how to create a sound plan under the NPPF

Published 25 July 2012

The following guidance publication has been archived. This is because it is now out of date or has been superseded by new guidance. If you would like to obtain a digital copy of this guidance for your information only please email guidance@HistoricEngland.org.uk supplying the title, author, product code and publication date.

Local plans have to enable the delivery of sustainable development in accordance with the policies in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). One of the core dimensions of sustainable development is the protection and enhancement of the historic environment.

This guide from English Heritage to local authorities explains how to achieve the objectives of the NPPF for the historic environment and pass the test for what constitutes a sound local plan.